Close to hiking and biking trails, this luxury cottage brings it all within reach. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your vehicle behind and let your feet make short work of the 7-minute walk to Franschhoek Town Hall or the 8-minute walk to Franschhoek Art House.

Relax by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the garden of this cottage, which also features a balcony or patio and a BBQ grill. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

As you settle into this 3-bedroom rental, you'll find a living room, a dining area, premium bedding, and luggage storage. You can also use the deep soaking bathtub and rainfall showerhead, plus other bathroom amenities like towels, bathrobes, and a hair dryer. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities.